Sara Jane Mann

Sara Jane Mann, 92, of Quakertown, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Phoebe—Richland.

Born on August 12, 1933, in Quakertown, she was a daughter of the late Franklin Vincent and Mary Esther (Kooker) Shelly.

Sara Jane was a graduate of Quakertown High School, Class of 1951. After graduation she entered the workforce for a short time as an operator with Bell Telephone before taking a position with The Weiss Store. Sara Jane’s true calling was found in the hearts of children. For many years she was a beloved babysitter, a role that came to her naturally. Her greatest joy, however, was reserved for her own family as she spent countless hours watching her grandchildren grow.

Those who knew Sara Jane will remember her most vividly in her garden, where she tended to her flowers and vegetables with the same patience she gave to her family. She had a keen eye for beauty of nature, often found watching or collecting butterflies. So also had a love for horses and often mentioned she would have loved to have one as a pet. At home she was legendary for her baking--specifically her crème puffs, which were a highly anticipated treat at every gathering.

A woman of deep faith and service, Sara Jane was a longtime member of the First United Church of Christ in Quakertown, she dedicated fifteen years as the church Sexton and was an active, familiar face in the Women’s Guild. When she wasn’t serving her community, she could usually be found at a card table, enjoying a game with her late husband, Donald or her many dear friends and family members.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years: Donald H. Mann, who passed away on May 10, 2018; son-in-law: John Molnar; and a sister: Elizabeth Phelps.

Her legacy of love lives on through her children, sons David Mann (Mary Anne) and Steven Mann (Deborah); daughter: Melissa Molnar. She remains the cherished “Nana" to: Kristin (Vincent), David, Nicholas (Casandra), Alyssa, Megan (Victoria), and Andrew; great-grandchildren: Madison, Giovanni, Macie, Giacomo, Eva, Xavier, Bryce, Axel, and Amelia; sister: Nancy Levy; as well as nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held at the C.R. Strunk Funeral Home, Inc., 821 West Broad Street, Quakertown, on Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 1:00pm until the time of the funeral service—in the funeral home—at 2:15pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the First United Church of Christ, 151 S 4th Street, Quakertown, PA 18951.